What’s in a Name (Day)?
by Charlotte Deibele When you’re a kid, a birthday sparks feelings of excitement: You get a party, cake, presents, pretty much everything good in life. …
Oral Histories
Greek American Fraternities: “They were here to help one another”
by Noah Carandanis Many of the early immigrants in the Greek American community of Portland found stability and camaraderie through fraternal organizations that promoted the …
Railroads to the American Dream
by Noah Carandanis The railroad tracks connecting the East and West coasts likewise connected myriads of Greek immigrants to the Pacific Northwest. While many settled …
Old Town, New Dreams
by Noah Carandanis The taste of feta, the snipping of scissors, and the sound of a bouzouki all impacted the tapestry of Portland’s Old Town. …
